Bridgehampton Fire Department Honors Six Decades of Service as Lawrance Osborn Is Laid to Rest
Photo by Bridgehampton Fire Dept.A display of photographs and memorabilia chronicles the life of Lawrance L. Osborn, highlighting his family roots, farming heritage, and decades of service.
Photo by Bridgehampton Fire Dept.A bagpiper in traditional attire performs during the services, adding a solemn and dignified tribute to the ceremony.
Photo by Bridgehampton Fire Dept.Firefighters raise a large American flag between ladder trucks, honoring Lawrance Osborn’s service as he is laid to rest.
Photo by Bridgehampton Fire Dept.A wide view of the flag suspended above the roadway underscores the respect and unity shown by the fire service.
Photo by Bridgehampton Fire Dept.Members of the fire service stand at attention beneath the raised flag, paying their final respects to a brother firefighter.
On 1st Dec 2025, Bridgehampton Fire Department members, family, and neighboring departments gathered this weekend to honor the life and service of Lawrance L. Osborn, a devoted firefighter who served his community for nearly 60 years. Mr. Osborn, who passed away at age 91, was remembered not only for his longevity with the department but for the character, dedication, and quiet pride he brought to every role he undertook.
The services reflected a deep respect for his legacy. Fire apparatus from surrounding departments were positioned in solemn tribute, raising a large American flag over the roadway as Mr. Osborn was escorted to his final resting place in Wainscott. The moment served as a powerful reminder of the brotherhood of the fire service and the lasting bonds formed through decades of shared service.
Members of the East Hampton and Sag Harbor Fire Departments joined Bridgehampton firefighters and the Osborn family, standing together in uniform to pay their respects. For many, the ceremony symbolized not an end, but the continuation of a legacy that lives on through family members and generations of firefighters inspired by Mr. Osborn’s example.
Bridgehampton Fire Department expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who participated, noting that Lawrance Osborn’s commitment, humor, and presence will long be remembered within the department and the wider community he faithfully served.
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